September records highest number of new jobs in Ireland in 2009

Premier Group Irish Employment Monitor:

The Premier Group Irish Employment Monitor, which measures the pulse of the Irish professional jobs market, registered a 31% increase in the number of new professional roles coming onto the market during September 09 versus the previous month (August 09). This was the highest number of new professional job vacancies recorded in any one month so far this year.

During September 09, the volume of new professional job opportunities within Ireland increased 31% compared with August 09 to 4,764. This was the highest number recorded in any one month so far this year.

However, this was still 58% fewer new roles than a year ago (September 08)

The number of professionals who began their search for a new role during September 09 rose 55% versus the previous month (August 09).

This was a drop of 28% compared to the same month the previous year (September 08).